Tamiya BBX Project

   

With such a massive backlog of vintage buggy chassis available, it is pretty rare to see Tamiya do something brand new.  Yet it 2023 they introduced the BB-01 chassis, and the first model to use it was the BBX.  This is a modern chassis but doesn't look like the buggy chassis that all the other manufacturers are using because it resembles a real 1:1 buggy.  This is a 2WD buggy with front double wishbone suspension and rear trailing arm suspension.  Trailing arms are a bit unusual, but they offer loads of travel and were used before on the Avante chassis.  The drivetrain is designed with brushless power systems in mind and can support up to a 10.5T motor (which is what I used).  Shocks are fluid filled and have aluminum bodies.  The full roll cage is quite soft (made from Nylon) but still adds a lot of strength to the lower tub chassis.  It even uses hex hardware and full ball bearings making for a premium feel.

This thing is a real joy to drive.  Like any 2WD buggy, traction has a limit and the back end will kick out if you use too much throttle.  This is another was to say "fun".  It is very stable and jumps well.  So far, it has proven durable and reliable.  I have no complaints!

Description	Manufacturer	Model #
BBX 1/10 Scale R/C High Performance Off Road Racer Kit	Tamiya	58719
Quicrun G2 3650 10.5T Brushless Sensored Motor	Hobbywing	30404309
Quicrun 10BL60 Brushless Electronic Speed Control	Hobbywing	30107300
2 Channel 2.4 GHz DSMR Receiver	Spektrum	SR215
Low Profile High Torque Waterproof Steering Servo	EcoPower	WP-115T
PS-30 Brilliant Blue Paint	Tamiya	86030
PS-1 White Paint	Tamiya	86001

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